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Ugly Couch

By Angela_Romo

I inherited the ugliest couch from my grandmother. Its from the seventies... and its a really ugly orangy-brown color.

 But, we have nothing else, and no money to buy new. I've looked into covers but the standard couch covers don't fit it...

 HELP!!!, how can I make this couch more modern and not such an eye sore?

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September 19, 2007
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leslieinbham

September 19, 2007

I use canvas dropclothes to hide any number of awful things.  They're fantastically cheap, considering the size and weight of the fabric, and I believe I've gotten a really huge one--maybe 12' by 18' for around $30.  It's been awhile.  They come in two weights and I usually try to go with the heavier one.  Once you have one big enough, then you can mess around with it on the couch until you find a happy arrangement.  Sheets are another option--sewn together or fused, but the fabric might not be heavy enough to blot out that particular shade of harvest orange. 

 

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erika

September 19, 2007

Lack of money? Then you'll just have to get down and dirty and reupholster it yourself! Get a book from the library, borrow your dad's staple gun and beg, borow and steal as much fabric as you can. (or luck upon a fantastic yard sale that happens to be selling a huge bolt of fabric) check out this link for some cool ideas-

http://schmancy.blogspot.com/2007/02/not-your-average-trash-to-treasure.html

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